The Case for Throwing Away Your Makeup Brushes

Makeup artists are going rogue and giving makeup the finger. See why you might want to follow suit

Lit From WithinFingers vs. Brushes: Fan brushes are great for dusting a little powder highlighter onto your cheekbones, but they're really tricky to use with a creamy formula. Using your fingers to apply a creamy highlighter, it's easier to blend and get a more natural, less contrived glow.

Trick of the trade: Use your pinky finger to dab and blend on liquid highlighter, says Bass. Your pinky has a light touch, which will keep you from applying too much product and veering into disco-glow territory.